Homelike Qualities Matter In Alzheimer?s Care FacilitiesPosted by AlzCottages on February 13th, 2016 Selecting a long-term care facility for a loved one living with Alzheimer’s disease is no easy feat. Caregivers must grapple with their loved one’s condition, the reality they can no longer provide adequate care and finding just the right place to oversee the person’s day-to-day living arrangements. While nothing will make having to find a care facility easier to handle emotionally, there are certain traits that separate good choices from those that may not offer the kind of warm, loving environment caregivers would prefer. When touring facilities and interviewing staff members, these traits are important to consider:
Placing a loved one in a long-term care setting isn’t easy, but there are some excellent choices available. Take the time to find a comfortable, homelike setting where residents are treated like family and the best choice will become evident. About Author The Cottages have been operating in Texas since 1997 and are family owned and operated by The Cottages Senior Living. The Cottages are state-of-the-art certified assisted living residences for people living with Alzheimer’s and other memory disorders Like it? Share it!More by this author |